en Knowing Christ and Making Him Known http://www.riverrockchurch.com © Copyright 2000 - 2008Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=550 It's easy to spend so much time preparing and celebrating the holiday that we miss out when we don't take time to be Holy. Be encouraged to spend time pursuing holiness in Christ. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:23:23 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=549 Christ followers have a deep desire to be Holy as God is Holy yet we often fill up cheap substitutes that keep us from becoming holy. Come be encouraged to fill up on holiness. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:20:58 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=366 We are a church open to people of all ages and are blessed to have many children in our church. You will experience a casual atmosphere, practical Bible based messages, heart felt worship and people who love living for and serving Jesus. River Rock Church is a place where you can discover your gifts and be active in the ministry God has gifted you for! Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:17:44 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=485 stay connected get Weekly E-News easy to unsubscribe #SignUp .signupframe { border: 1px solid #000000; background: #FFE923; color: #150441; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:17:44 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=548 This Sunday we look at four practical ways to Live of life of Thanks Giving. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:15:54 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=129 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=129&article_id=541 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:09:11 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=129 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=129&article_id=546 Network Channel:http://sermon.net/RiverRockChurchMedia Player:http://sermonplayer.com/RiverRockChurchPodcast Feed:http://sermonfeed.com/RiverRockChurch/mainMobi URL:http://sermonplayer.mobi/RiverRockChurch Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:08:08 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=112 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=112&article_id=543 Nov 16th: a Mission for the World. Special guest missionary speaker.Nov 23rd: Living in Thanks Giving Nov 30th: A Hunger for HolinessDec 7th: Take time to be Holy this CHRISTmas seasonDec 14th: Love came down - the miracle of the incarnationDec 21st: Joy to the World - unwrap the true gift of ChristmasDec 28th: New Year ResolutionsJan 4th: When Revival comes (part one)Jan 11th: When Revival comes (part two) Sat, 1 Nov 2008 23:45:11 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=8 Rev. Chris Teien - Lead Pastor, Founder click here to email Pastor Chris Before becoming a full time Pastor Chris worked for eight years in the optical industry at a corporation in Minnetonka while volunteering in ministry at Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie. Chris has been a full-time pastor since 1996 and has served at First Baptist Church in Forest City, Iowa and Chisholm Baptist (BGC) in Chisholm, Minnesota before moving to Belle Plaine in 2001 to start River Rock Church. Chris has been married to Julie since 1987 and they have nine and seventeen year old boys living at home and a daughter that married a local man from Belle Plaine. They also have one grand daughter. Chris & Julie also have as many Australian Shepherds as allowed by law (two dogs). Chris is passionate about helping people find Jesus and live the "Christ Centered Life" and tries to proclaim God's awesome message of salvation, grace and hope in a real and relevant way. He received the majority of his formal ministry training and degrees from Crown College and Moody Bible Institute. He is licensed and ordained with the Christian & Missionary Alliance. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:02:41 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=297 click here to email Jessica M. Jessica balances being a wife, mom and part time administrative assistant. She enjoys photography and social networking on sites like Facebook. She is one of first founding members of River Rock Church. Jessica attended Crown College and her husband Tim is currently at Crown College. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:39:10 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=6 Dan Jetto - Associate Pastor: Worship and Growth Groups Click here to Email Pastor Dan Dan and his family moved from Waconia to Jordan to help start River Rock Church. Dan and his wife Becky have four adult children and one grand daughter and a few more grandkids on the way. Dan and Becky's life experience help them to lead some of River Rock's Growth Groups including the FaithBuilders group. Dan and Becky are graduates of Crown College. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:06:53 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=84 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=84&article_id=264 Let us know how we can pray for you! Also share with us how the Lord has answered your prayer Click Here to Submit_Prayer Request (note: we only forward requests to our prayer team that appear to be genuine - if it appears to be a "robotic form submission" or in some other way looks suspicious we delete it.) cick here for PRAYER PROMISES Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:28:34 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=135 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=135&article_id=268 ... your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:8 ...receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him. 1 John 3:22 'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.' Jeremiah 33:3 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:26:18 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=135 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=135&article_id=267 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! Matthew 7:11 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. Psalms 34:17 Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice. Psalms 55:17 18 The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. 19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. Psalms 145:18-19 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:25:59 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=135 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=135&article_id=266 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. John 15:7 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:6 and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me." Psalms 50:15 Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. "If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, Isaiah 58:9 The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous. Proverbs 15:29 He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. Psalms 91:15 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:25:47 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=135 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=135&article_id=265 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:12 Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. Isaiah 65:24 You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows. Job 22:27 23 In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. John 16:23-24 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16 13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. John 14:13-14 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:24:57 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=135 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=135&article_id=260 7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:7-8 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Matthew 21:22 14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us--whatever we ask--we know that we have what we asked of him. 1 John 5:14-15 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:23:51 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=133 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=133&article_id=539 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:54:45 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=130 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=130&article_id=40 Practical Bible based messagesCaring NurseryChildren's ChurchWorshipful Music & Inspirational Video Casual Clothes Friendly People We currently meet at Chatfield Elementary School at 330 S. Market St. in Belle Plaine Click on the school address link on the right to access an interactive map. Look for our yellow signs pointing the way. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:47:11 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=130 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=130&article_id=15 River Rock is a church where you can get involved as together we grow in Christ. Sunday mornings at 10am we gather together for about an hour to celebrate Jesus and be encouraged in our faith. We have growth groups that meet during the week. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:46:47 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=122 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=122&article_id=405 Crown College is a great resource located only 26 miles north of our church. The accredited college exists to help students grow as whole and healthy individuals who are being formed in character and conduct into the likeness of Jesus Christ. As a Christ-centered community committed to biblical education for Christian leadership, the environment at Crown encourages the formation of the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. Crown College currently has 1,300 students in their Undergraduate, Non-Traditional and Online Program. Crown offers many opportunities for growth both within the academic setting and beyond the classroom. These experiences contribute to community life, personal development and enjoyment, career preparation, leadership training, and spiritual development. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:45:48 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=515 Adventure Club starts 6:30pm Wednesday September 17th Theme: The Champion's Journey "....let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." (Hebrews 12:1b NIV)The Christian life is not just a sprint or short-distance run - it's a life-long race. If you choose to be on the team, you accept the challenge of becoming the best-conditioned "athlete" possible and persevere to go on until the end. This year's Adventure Club hot-air balloon trip begins with Paul whose life was a clear testimony of a race well run. He was a true follower of Christ and through his story, Adventurers will discover what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. They will get to know other great people of faith and faithfulness. In so doing, they will get the opportunity to follow their example as they get in tip-top shape with training in prayer, Bible reading, obedience, witnessing, and other basic disciplines necessary for Christian growth and development. Adventurers will then be challenged to improve their skills in love, self-control, and humility. As Adventurers run the race, they will be coached on how to jump the hurdles of anger, retaliation and loneliness - all obstacles that can hinder them in the long run. Words from our ultimate Coach, Jesus Christ, will be included. They will be coached in conditioning spiritual muscles so that they can overcome self-pity and insecurity. Additionally, Adventurers will celebrate as a team as they learn the value of unity and overcoming jealousy. "The Champion's Journey" offers a discipleship emphasis that will help Adventurers move closer to the finish line. A year of exercise in the faith can produce first-rate athletes of the Christian life. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:41:52 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=523 Kids will "go" on a new Bible adventure every week. The meetings consist of music, skits, a Bible lesson, a game and crafts. The program will also include prizes for Bible memorization and team events. All children age 4 (by 9/1/08) through 6th grade are welcome to attend. Cost: Free! 6:30-8pm Chatfield Elem School 330 S Market St PLEASE click here to Register Now Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:39:48 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=522 Every eight weeks we have a new Children's Church theme. Kit Windswept is at it again! This time, Kit and new sidekick Angus Fetchenpepper are searching for the lost treasure of the pirate Blue Boots. Join their search and discover how to apply the real treasure, the Bible, to your life along the way. click here for more Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:39:30 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=389 Adventure Club is an action-packed, Bible-based, and skit-based weekly program that creatively introduces children to God through the guidance of caring adults. Boys and girls ages 4-year-old through 6th grade learn and interact with each other in activities geared to place all children on an equal participation level. The purpose is to introduce, encourage the commitment of, and develop the relationship of children to the historical, biblical Jesus. Through a well-balanced program of songs, Bible lessons, scripture memorization, games, crafts, and other activities, children discover God's love. Adventure Club helps them to make a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and then to grow toward spiritual maturity. Kids will "go" on a new Bible adventure every week. The meetings will consist of music, skits, a Bible lesson, a game and crafts. The program will also include prizes for Bible memorization and team events. Parents can rest assured that this is a safe place for their children as all volunteers completed a formal background check. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:39:30 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=479 Adventure Club theme for 2008-2009 "The Champion's Journey" "....let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." (Hebrews 12:1b NIV) The Christian life is not just a sprint or short-distance run - it's a life-long race. If you choose to be on the team, you accept the challenge of becoming the best-conditioned "athlete" possible and persevere to go on until the end. This year's Adventure Club hot-air balloon trip begins with Paul whose life was a clear testimony of a race well run. He was a true follower of Christ and through his story, Adventurers will discover what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. They will get to know other great people of faith and faithfulness. In so doing, they will get the opportunity to follow their example as they get in tip-top shape with training in prayer, Bible reading, obedience, witnessing, and other basic disciplines necessary for Christian growth and development. Adventurers will then be challenged to improve their skills in love, self-control, and humility. As Adventurers run the race, they will be coached on how to jump the hurdles of anger, retaliation and loneliness - all obstacles that can hinder them in the long run. Words from our ultimate Coach, Jesus Christ, will be included. They will be coached in conditioning spiritual muscles so that they can overcome self-pity and insecurity. Additionally, Adventurers will celebrate as a team as they learn the value of unity and overcoming jealousy. "The Champion's Journey" offers a discipleship emphasis that will help Adventurers move closer to the finish line. A year of exercise in the faith can produce first-rate athletes of the Christian life. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:39:30 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=101 At River Rock Church we believe that families should worship together. We offer nursery care for the entire church service. And we have the 3 year-olds to 5th grade students participate in the worship time and then we dismiss them to go to Children's Church before the message (approximately 10:25am) You are also welcome to have your children stay with you during the message time if you desire. We want to help you raise your children in the "nurture and admonition of the Lord" and one great way to model being a Christ-follower is for your children to see you participating in church. All children's workers have completed a formal background check to help ensure your kids are in good hands. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:39:30 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=201 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:39:30 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=202 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:39:01 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=127 Great Pages for Kids!ATS Kids SiteWhit's End (Adventures in Odyssey)Big Idea Fun (VeggieTales)Clubhouse Magazine (Focus on the Family)Ribbits (Focus on the Family)Paws and Tales (Insight for Living)Guidepost for KidsChristian Answer's Kid's Page Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:39:01 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50&article_id=525 Jr High (grades 7-8) and Sr High (grades 9-12) starts up on 9/17 and goes from 7:30-8:30pm on Wednesdays. The students will learn how to live life in Jesus and be taught the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith. Watch the youth group calendars as activities, retreats and service projects are being planned. Students are encouraged to bring their friends to youth group. click here for more info Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:34:47 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81&article_id=465 Click here to go to our secure online giving page Thank you for your prayerful consideration of supporting River Rock Church through giving tithes and offerings. We are committed to being good stewards of the resources that God has graciously provided us so that we may accomplish His will. Scripture makes it clear that every believer in every church should give (see 1 Corinthians 16:1-2). In this same passage, the Bible tells us that we should give regularly and consistently in proportion to what we earn. We also need to keep in mind that the Lord loves a cheerful giver (see 2 Corinthians 9:7). Every Christ-follower should give back to God a portion of their income by supporting their local church. This is both an act of worship and an eternal investment into the Kingdom of God. Put God first with your finances and trust Him to provide all you need (Test God in that! See Malachi 3:10 and Matthew 6:33). Besides putting the offering envelope in the basket on Sunday mornings, you can also mail in your offering or use your online banking service (send to River Rock Church, PO Box 184, Belle Plaine, MN 56011). You can give online right now by clicking the GIVE button at the top of the page. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:07:13 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=7 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=7&article_id=99 BELLE PLAINE MN 56011Belle Plaine New Residents InformationCity of Belle Plaine Information WebsiteBelle Plaine Herald NewspaperLocal Belle Plaine Church List Belle Plaine Elementary, Jr High, High School Emma Krumbee's & AmericInnMichelle's Custom Framing, Matting & Gifts Belle Plaine Boy ScoutsSouthern Valley Alliance For Battered Women JORDAN MN 55352City of Jordan Information WebsiteJordan Independent Newspaper Jordan Minnesota Chamber of CommerceRidges at Sand Creek Golf Club HENDERSON MN 56044Minnesota New Country SchoolHenderson Independent Newspaper LE SUEUR MN 56058City of LeSueur Website Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:52:47 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=130 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=130&article_id=507 If you find one of the River Rock golf balls we would love to hear from you. It is exciting when lost things are found! The Bible says that people without Jesus are lost and that the angels celebrate when lost people get found. We would love to share with you how you can find new life in Jesus so call or email us. Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:09:39 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50&article_id=526 Jr High (7-8th grade) and Sr High Youth (9th-12th grade) Groups meet from 7:30-8:30pm on Wednesday nights starting Sept 17th at 124 W Main St. Watch the church calendar for details about upcoming activities. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:55:35 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50&article_id=128 River Rock Church seeks to help teens develop their own faith founded on Biblical principles, to equip students to be Christian leaders, and prepare them for the great challenges and opportunities of life. God is calling teens to radically impact the world through their lives and message. Come grow in your faith and be equipped to make an eternal impact. Youth Groups Meet during the school year (from September to May) at River Rock's Ministry Center 124 W. Main St. in Belle Plaine We also have Bible Quizzing Teams during the school year. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:52:25 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=130 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=130&article_id=367 The River Rock Church name and logo reflect the eternal springs of life giving water flowing from Christ the Rock (...they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. 1 Corinthians 10:4 NIV). He is the One that can satisfy spiritual thirst. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:45:25 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=130 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=130&article_id=420 Resolve to focus on four areas: Worship Evangelism Learning Loving Resolve to connect these two daily: Jesus and You Resolve to do this throughout 2008 say this fast: "FOUR TWO in EIGHT" and it sounds like "Fortunate" (meaning blessed and happy) That's our church focus for the New Year. Hope you'll come join us! Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:44:26 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=130 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=130&article_id=243 River Rock is a Bible based, protestant, evangelical, Christ-following church for all ages. River Rock seems "interdenominational" in the sense that people from many different religious backgrounds worship at River Rock Church. For church health, church planting & world missions we are part of the Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA). We invite you to come join us! Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:43:08 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=121 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=121&article_id=475 River Rock Church does not provide transportation to Big Sandy Camp There is a bus that leaves from Roseville and Coon Rapids. click here to download bus form Sat, 31 May 2008 10:22:41 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=121 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=121&article_id=474 Sat, 31 May 2008 10:21:33 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=12 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=12&article_id=23 Prayer changes things. God wants us to bring our requests to Him. The River Rock email prayer chain allows us to send prayer requests quickly and efficiently to those of you who desire to intercede for those with needs. We are also able to share answers to prayer when we receive them so we can praise the Lord for His faithfulness. Click below to sign up for the email prayer chain... Join Email Prayer Group Send us your prayer requests by clicking the link belowSubmit a Prayer Request Wed, 7 May 2008 18:48:43 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=120 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=120&article_id=368 If you are interested in volunteering at River Rock Church, we encourage you to get signed up for our email news updates sent each week to people who attend our church. Click here for Sign Up Form Wed, 7 May 2008 18:48:35 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=32 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=32&article_id=60 Growth in Christ - Develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through reading, memorizing, and applying God's Word to our hearts and lives. (Colossians 3:16-17) Prayer - Grow in our knowledge of God by devotion to praying God's Word, realizing He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-present. (Colossians 4:2) Fellowship - Develop new and deeper friendships for the support and encourage of one another in Christ through the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. (Philippians 2:1) Service - Be faithful vessels of God's love, influencing the lives of others through reaching out and sharing the gospel in our community and throughout the world. (James 1:22) Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:34:31 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=75 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=75&article_id=187 The linked articles provided below serve as guidelines of how many aspects of local church men's ministry can be carried out. They are presented to stimulate thinking within your leadership team and help you to assess how you can improve your ministry to men. A men's ministry must be tailored to meet the needs of the men and the overall ministries and objectives of the church in which it functions. We always welcome your comments, suggestions and examples. Please send them to webmaster@cmamen.org.Bold Path Life Strategies Building Brothers Character That Counts Christian Publications Covenant Eyes Discipleship Network of America Encourage Men to Pray Great Dads HonorBound Joseph Resource Group Man in the Mirror Men's Fraternity National Coalition of Men's Ministry National Center for Fathering On Target Ministries Pastors.com People Matter Ministries Pure Life Ministries Ransomed Heart Top Gun Ministries Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:16:51 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=75 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=75&article_id=148 "Be strong, show yourself a man and observe all the Lord your God requires." 1 Kings 2:2-3 Our mission is to: Walk humbly with God (Isaiah 6:1-9) Shepherd our families responsibly (Eph 5:24-33; 6:4) Relate to one another honestly (Rom 12:17; Phil 4:8) Share the Gospel passionately (Matt 28:18-20) Our vision is to become a movement of men growing in intimacy with God and living a Great Commission lifestyle. We are Men who seek to: Live under the Lordship of Jesus Christ (Eph 2:21-22). Understand that the battle is the Lord's and is to be fought in the spiritual realm and in the fullness of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:7-8; Eph 6:10-13). Work together to hasten the return of our Lord through ministry and service to our churches, workplaces, communities, districts, nation and the world (Matt 24:14; 1 Cor 12:14-26). Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:14:38 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=75 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=75&article_id=186 Devotions for Men Thought for the Day - http://www.ncmm.org/devotional Challenge of the Week - http://www.factsofthematter.org/ Weekly Bible Study (Man in the Mirror - Friday Web Cast) - http://www.maninthemirror.org/biblestudy/bstudymain.htm Weekly Briefing by Patrick Morley - http://www.maninthemirror.org/weeklybriefing/index.html Men of Integrity (Christianity Today) - http://www.christianitytoday.com/men/ The Fourth Seed (Man in the Mirror) - http://www.maninthemirror.org/thefourthseed.htm Food for Thought Men and Relationships Thoughts on General Decency Stay Married it's Your Patriotic Duty Stewardship Basics Transferring Trust: It is your choice. The Strength of a Man Biblical Manhood Recovering Biblical Manhood Reclaiming Biblical Manhood Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:13:37 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=108 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=108&article_id=364 We also desire to plant churches among peoples responsive to the gospel, regardless of their previous exposure to Christianity, with a view to equipping those churches to evangelize unreached peoples and to plant missionary churches among them. Here are some of the C&MA churches that have been planted in our area (listed by birth order): Freshwater Community Church - St. Bonifacius, MNThe River Alliance Church - Chaska, MNRiver Rock Church - Belle Plaine, MNLiving Rock Church - Norwood Young America, MNWatermark Community Church - Watertown, MNCreekside Community Church - Arlington, MN New C&MA now churches forming in:Elko New Market, MNMarshall, MN If you think a church should be planted in your town in MN, ND or SD, contact Tim Maki, Director of Church Planting at www.nwdcma.org Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:05:06 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=108 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=108&article_id=252 As part of the Christian & Missionary Alliance, River Rock Church supports giving to the Great Commission Fund to fund missionaries that seek to evangelize among people groups who have not yet received an understandable presentation of the gospel and among whom there is no indigenous church effectively evangelizing those peoples. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:05:06 MST http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=108 http://www.riverrockchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=108&article_id=253 "CAMA" stands for Compassion and Mercy Associates. "Services" refers to a variety of relief and development ministries that flesh out the good news of God's love for people-body and soul. Combined, the two words refer to compassionate servants ministering to people in crisis situations through word and deed. Visit the CAMA Services Web site for further information on how you can become involved in this relief work. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:05:06 MST